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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +23 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$25 – $30 ~$223 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).